Weekend Bliss!

Happy Thursday!

I hope your week is slowly, but surely coming to a close. Here are some fun events happening around the Bay Area to keep you entertained.

Thursday 
Bastille Day Celebration: 
Whether you’re French, of French decent or just love the French, head over to the Belden Place and have a few drinks in honor of Bastille Day.


Friday
Bardot A Go-Go Bastille Day Dance Party: 
Forgot to celebrate Bastille day yesterday? Don’t fret! Check out this rad dance party happening tonight at the Rickshaw stop!

Saturday 
Mystery Bike Ride: 
In for a little thrill and mystic tonight? Cool. Then join the Midnight Mystery Bike Ride and drink/ride your way to an undisclosed location in the city. Meeting point TBA the day of the event

Sunday 
Head out to brunch and then lay out in the park.

P.S. Here are some of my fave brunch spots here in SF:


- Brenda’s
- Lime
-Tartine
- Dottie’s
- Straw

"Another Earth"

My Darlings,

Have any mid-week plans tonight? Since it's my only day off this week I thought it'd be nice to take a field trip to the Ferry building and enjoy some Blue Bottle coffee!

Also later on tonight I'll be attending a screening of "Another Earth" with director Mike Cahill and actress Brit Marling.  There should be a quick Q&A to follow as well!

Here's the trailer of "Another Earth" if you haven't already seen it:

DIY Wednesday: Cosby Coffee Cozy!!

Happy Wednesday folks!

I hope the middle of your week is splendid. I'm off to a hump day brunch in a bit, but would love to share with you a quick DIY project that can be done in 5 minutes. Yes, that's right, 5 minutes!

I've recently rekindled my love for Cosby sweaters, especially in chilly San Francisco, and thought it'd be fun to think of new ways of reusing one. I first off I decided to create a circle scarf. The idea came from my friend Monica, who learned how to make them from Kelly Malone of Workshop and IndieMart. 

After I made the scarf, I decided to play with the rest of the material and came up with a quick and easy coffee cup cozy.

Step One: Measure out the shape with a paper coffee cup sleeve

Step Two: Cut the material with the seam intact on one side (this requires less stitching).

Step Three: Sew the other edge together with the material inside out. 

Step Four: Flip right-side out and enjoy!

P.S. Here's a fun Cosby sweater Tumblr to keep you inspired. = )

Smitten: Parisian Apartment

I've been completely obsessed with all things Parisian for the past four months. I love the cuisine, architecture and of course the language. So once I stumbled upon these photos of this gorgeous apartment I couldn't help but share it.

Source:sfgirlbybay

How lucky is Victoria (from SF Girl By Bay) to find such a posh flat on airbnb?! I hope her vacation was as fabulous as her abode.

Have a Romantic Weekend!

From hello.stephanie

Hello Loves!

It's the first week of summer! What are some of your plans? While I'll probably spend most of my weekend working, I'll also be celebrating Pride Week here in SF!!

Also, here are some cute finds from around the web:

Super Cute Bike Wedding in Brooklyn

Nom Nom Nom

This movie looks nothing less than phenomenal. 

A cute way to add some green in your place

These French sneakers are such a great alternative to the usual Converse or TOMS you see out and about.

Fun rainbow-inspired looks to get you excited for pride.

xoxo!

Daily Inspiration

Sometimes we need a new take on an old cliche, to remind us what's really important in life.

Covet Tuesday

I am absolutely in love with these pieces from Shabd Simon-Alezander. I'm usually not a fan of tie dye but these watercolor designs are stunning! Not to mention, the fit looks extremely comfortable and chic!

What are some pieces you've been coveting lately?

SF Bike to Work Day!!

Via: Rides A Bike 

Good morning everyone!! Hope you're all well rested. I just wanted to send out a reminder that today is the 17th annual Bike to Work Day put on by the SF Bicycle Coalition. So ditch that Clipper card and hop on that old bike for a scenic ride to work. You wont regret it!

P.S. There will also be great swag bags and snacks passed out at these locations. Be sure to stop by and pick one up!!

Happy/Safe Riding!!

DIY: Spring Skirt

For a while San Francisco weather has been rainy/windy and of course chilly. But these past few weeks have been absolutely gorgeous. With that being said I decided to dust off an old dress I bought from the Goodwill and decided to revamp it for spring.

Below is the dress in its original form. It looks as though it was made in the late 80's early 90's. I'm in love with the print and though it only appropriate to bust it out while the weather is hot.

As a way to keep this look current I decided to cut the top part completely in order to save the bottom of the dress. I've been noticing a lot of skirts this season with that Grace Jones elegance, and decided to run with that idea. It goes wonderfully with a basic racer-back tank and a dark belt to pull it together. Also a pair of nude platform sandals or masculine combat boots can really add character to this spring assemble as well ;)

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Off Hiatus!

Hello Everyone!

Sorry for the lack of posts these past weeks. I've been transitioning jobs and trying to re-work my schedule. But now I have more time than before to post fresh content. I've got some exciting projects in the works and I can't wait to share them with you! 

Via: Where is the Cool?

DIY: Sweatshirt Jacket

What a perfect/easy way to turn a frumpy crew-neck sweater into an adorable spring throw! I love how it's simple and grey (which goes with anything).

I am absolutely in love with Heart Charlie! Her blog mostly shows photos of her day-to-day outfits and commentary on current fashion. She's also a film costume director. How fun! =)

Have a Beautiful Weekend!

I'm exhausted from work this week, so I'll be taking it easy with dinner/drinks tonight and possibly relaxing under the sun between now and Monday.What are your plans this weekend?

From around the web: 

• I need to create a work space like this 
• What an easy/fun way to make a bracelet!
• This would be perfect for a Moroccan themed party
• Yum!!! Can it be spring yet?!
• I love it when couples (like these guys) share a job/career that they adore. 
• Cant get enough of this tumblr (Thanks Amandizzle!)
• The best example of wearing stripes

DIY: Lavender Body Scrub

This is probably one of the most simple ways to smell great and feel soft, without breaking the bank. And with temperatures still on the low side this remedy will keep your skin smooth and moisturized.

What you’ll need:

• 1.5 C. Sea Salt or Sugar  from your cupboard (I prefer sugar since it dissolves quicker and is easier on the skin)
• ¾ C. Lavender body oil
• 1 Mason Jar (any enclosed container will do though)

Let’s do it!:
1) Clean out the mason jar
2) Pour a little bit of the oil and then some of the salt/ sugar (continue until you run out)
3) Close the lid and shake
4) Take a hot shower/bath (Scrub to create soft and luscious skin)

DIY: Lavender Cappuccino

While at work one morning I was inspired to take spin off the ordinary cappuccino. I decided to experiment with adding lavender leaves to the milk before steaming it, and to be honest, I was quite surprised. 


It's the perfect way to lighten the harsh espresso taste and leave you feeling fresh and chipper in the morning or throughout the day.


What you’ll need:

• A pinch of lavender leaves (you can get these in the spice section of your local market)
• ¾ C. milk of your choosing
• Steaming cup
• 1 shot of espresso
• Espresso machine and steamer

Lets do it!:
1) Pour the milk into the steaming pitcher and add a pinch of lavender
2) Steam the milk for 6-8 seconds and allow the lavender to steep
3) Let the milk sit for a minute
4) Pull the espresso shot (don’t let it settle for more than 20 seconds)
5) Steam the warm milk until the foam is just right
6) Pour the milk into the cup with espresso
7) Enjoy!